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The Cost of Disobedience

“This is what God says: Why do you disobey the Lord’s commands and keep yourselves from prospering? You have abandoned the Lord, and now He has abandoned you!” Disobedience always has a cost. Sometimes we are tempted to think that … Continue reading

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You’re Never Too Young—or Too Old—for God to Use

“I will pour out My Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams, and your young men will see visions. In those days I will pour out My Spirit even on servants—men … Continue reading

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The Blessings Of A Heart Fully Committed To God

“The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to Him.” — 2 Chronicles 16:9 Imagine that for a moment. The eyes of the Lord are searching throughout the entire … Continue reading

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You Don’t Have What You Want Because You Don’t Ask God for It

“You don’t have what you want because you don’t ask God for it.” — James 4:2 There is something remarkably simple about this verse, yet it contains a profound spiritual truth: sometimes we lack what we need simply because we … Continue reading

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The Search for Success and Long Life

“True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.”— Proverbs 22:4 We live in a culture that is constantly searching for success. We want to accomplish something meaningful. We want to be respected. We want … Continue reading

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A Peaceful Heart Leads to a Healthy Body

“A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body, but jealousy is like cancer in the bones.” — Proverbs 14:30 There is a powerful connection between what happens inside us and what happens to us physically. We often think about health … Continue reading

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The Age You Peak At Everything – According to Science

When do you actually peak in life? It is tempting to think of aging as a simple downhill slide. We are young, we get stronger, smarter, faster and more experienced—and then, sometime around middle age, everything begins to decline. But … Continue reading

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Lessons From The Prayer of Jabez

One of the most remarkable prayers in the Bible is found in a passage that can easily be overlooked. In the middle of a long list of names and genealogies, we suddenly meet a man named Jabez and discover that … Continue reading

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Great Advice for People in Their ’70s

Turning 70 can feel like entering a new chapter of life. Some things may change—our energy, our priorities, our bodies, our work, and even our relationships. But your ’70s don’t have to be a time of slowing down and simply … Continue reading

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The Search for Wisdom

“I love all who love me.Those who search will surely find me.I have riches and honor,as well as enduring wealth and justice.My gifts are better than gold, even the purest gold,my wages better than sterling silver!I walk in righteousness,in paths … Continue reading

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